The “Uly Dala” project is an important cultural initiative jointly implemented by the Otandastar Qory and the Writers’ Union of Kazakhstan. Its main goal is to collect and introduce to the domestic audience the literary heritage of Kazakh writers living abroad, strengthen historical and cultural continuity, and contribute to the development of national literature. Within the framework of the project, 10 books were published in 2023, 9 books in 2024, and 9 books in 2025.

List of books published in 2023:

1. «Сеңгір таулар» – a dilogical novel. Author: Sultan Taukeyuly. Country: Mongolia.
   The novel artistically depicts the history of the country and the destinies of outstanding individuals.

2. «Маусымжан» – a collection of  stories. Author: Shynai Rakhmetuly. Country: Mongolia.
   The collection is notable for its thematic diversity and narrative depth.

3. «Жыр күмбезі»– a collection of poems. Author: Kyzurbek Oralov. Compiler: Zhadi Shakenuly. Country: China.
   The poet’s works written between 1956 and 1964, along with memoirs.

4. «Қайтқан қаздың дауысы» – a collection of poems. Author: Kopbosyn Saskin. Country: China.
   A collection of selected works written in the classical tradition.

5. «Антиөлшем»  – literary-critical articles. Author: Suragan Rakhmetuly. Country: Mongolia.
   Critical essays devoted to contemporary poetic art.

6.  «Казахи Волгоградской области: история и современность» – historical and educational research. Author: Gennady Tashpekov (Candidate of Historical Sciences). Country: Russia.
   A study of the life and culture of Kazakhs in the Volgograd Region.

7. «Еуропадағы қазақ диаспорасының тарихы және қазіргі жағдайы» – research work. Author: Dosan Baymolda (Professor). Country: Mongolia.
   An examination of the formation and present state of the Kazakh diaspora in Europe.

8. «Керуен-ғұмыр»  – historical and educational work. Author: Taukhai Taif. Country: Mongolia.
   An autobiographical work about the life of Kazakhs in Bayan-Ölgiy.

9. «Сары қаймақ сағыныш»  – poem, verses. Author: Baiyt Kabanuly. Country: Mongolia.
   Lyrics filled with themes of longing and national identity.

10. «Қытайдағы қазақ ақындарының айтысы»  – a collection of aytys. Author: Bata Kadirkhan. Country: Kazakhstan.
    A compilation of the best aytys of Kazakh poets from China.

In 2024, the international competition “Ұлы Дала” continued its work. The NJSC “Otandastar Qory,” together with the Writers’ Union of Kazakhstan, selected nine outstanding works and presented them for publication:

1. «Қобданың қоңыр желі»  – poems, ballads. Author: Rysbek Zurganbaiuly. Country: Mongolia.
   A collection combining poetic works about native nature and national identity.

2.  «Үркер ауып барады»  – poems. Author: Zülkapil Mäulituly. Country: Mongolia.
   The author’s verses convey the harmony of nature and the subtlety of human feelings.

3. “«Тәжікстандағы қазақтар: тарихи танымдық еңбек». Author: Abdusattor Nuraliev. Country: Tajikistan.
   A study of the history, culture, and traditions of the Kazakh diaspora in Tajikistan.

4. «Ақиқаттың дәмі ащы» – poems. Author: Zharaskan Myrzamuratuly. Country: Uzbekistan.
   Poems that resonate with the truth of life and civic pathos.

5. «Кімді кінәларсың...» – novellas, short stories. Author: Erbaky Nüsipuly. Country: Mongolia.
   Works that reveal human destinies and psychological experiences.

6. «Ұрпағың үзілмесін»– short stories. Author: Mukhtasyrov Pioner Soltanovich. Country: Russia.
   A collection about generational continuity and the preservation of national traditions.

7. «Қарасу жырлары» – poems. Author: Lala Zhuniskyzy Zhumanova. Country: Uzbekistan.
   Lyrics imbued with love for the homeland and nostalgia.

8. «Өрікті көл» – novellas, short stories. Author: Eleusiz Mukamadiuly. Country: Mongolia.
   A truthful portrayal of rural life and human destinies.

9. «Айтағалы салт атты»  – a collection. Author: Baman Kurmankhanuly. Country: Mongolia.
   A collection that reveals the interconnection between national traditions and history.

In 2025, more than 30 works were submitted to the international “Uly Dala” competition. By decision of the jury, 9 works were selected and recommended for publication:

1. “Отынбай мен Шекпен қыз”– poems.
Author: Säli Saduakasuly. Country: China.

2. “Қыпшақ хикаялары” - novellas and short stories.
Author: Shaimurat Kamzauly. Country: China.

3. “Бала шағым - болашағым”  – poems.
Author: Koster Tumyskhanuly. Country: Mongolia.

4. “Құрылыс ұжымдық іс” – textbook.
Author: Serikbol Syezhanuly. Country: Mongolia.

5. “Ару Алтай - Ана Алтай” – poems.
Author: Toilybai Kurmandoldauly. Country: Mongolia.

6. “Мөлдір болсын жүректер” – poems.
Author: Zamira Musayeva. Country: Uzbekistan.

7. “Өзбекстандағы қазақ ақындарының өлеңдері” — poetry collection
Authors: Nauryzbai Zharbosynuly, Barshyn Myrzabekkyzy, Meirambek Abdikaliev (Uzbekistan)

8. “Aбай және Орта Азия әдебиеті” — monograph
Author: Kaldybek Seidanov (Uzbekistan)

9. “Очерки истории и культуры Оренбургского края” — academic collection
Author: Aigul Tazhmuratova (Russia)